19.16.130 Findings.

In order to issue a planned community development permit, the following findings shall be made:

(A) That the land use and development plan proposed is consistent with the general plan and any adopted specific plan or conceptual master plan applicable to the area of the proposed project;

(B) That the proposed planned community contains a development concept and standards that ensure a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability that is in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood;

(C) That the proposed planned community contains adequate sites for any necessary public facilities and incorporates useable common and private open space or public park space that in combination result in open space levels and amenities equal to or greater than what can be achieved under traditional zoning standards;

(D) That plan details have been provided indicating that unit design and orientation to open space and vehicular traffic ways will facilitate cohesive neighborhood patterns, and an attractive living environment;

(E) That the automobile, bicycle and pedestrian traffic systems are adequately designed to meet anticipated needs and to minimize potential conflicts with each other;

(F) That a phased development plan has been established that is consistent with the city's ability to provide infrastructure and services to the proposed planned community;

(G) That a mix of lot sizes and unit types is provided that is appropriate to project scale and consistent with housing element policies for diversity in the city's housing stock;

(H) That any exception to the baseline lot size and mix requirements is compensated for by provision of public facilities and amenities of community-wide importance.